Eight bands to perform at the Simsbury Festival of Community Bands

Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will open the Festival with the National Anthem

Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will open the Festival with the National Anthem (Posted by Kathleen Marsan, Community Contributor)

Community Contributor Kathleen Marsan

The Plainville Wind Ensemble and Simsbury Community Band will host the Simsbury Festival of Community Bands on June 24, 2017 at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury. Keith Barrett, host of WWHU Monday Evening Classics will emcee. This free event begins at 11:55 am with the Bristol Wind and Brass opening the concert with our National Anthem, each of the eight bands will perform for 45 minutes. 12 ...Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble1...... Farmington Valley Band2......Simsbury Community Band3.......South Windsor Community Band 4......Center Stage Jazz 5......Middletown Symphonic Band6......Solid Oak Big Band7......Plainville Wind Ensemble

Music remains an essential ingredient in the quality of life. The musical contribution of the members of each of the bands to share their musical talents with the public, expose audiences to the music of great composers, encourage young people to learn to play an instrument, and keep alive the traditions of the community band is the heart of this festival.Concert attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Water, soda and food are allowed. There will be wine and beer available for purchase during the festival as no alcoholic beverages will be allowed to be brought in to the festival.In case of inclement weather, the festival will be held at the Simsbury Farms Recreation Park Ice Rink at 100 Old Farms Rd, West Simsbury. For more information on the Festival, visit www.simsburyband.org or www.plainvillewindensemble.com.

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